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A179 OAG

1983 Alfa Romeo Spider

Red Petrol 1962cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

114,915 mi
Last recorded114,915 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2016
Typical for 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider71,231 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA179 OAG
MakeAlfa Romeo
ModelSpider
Year1983
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,962cc

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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2016 114,915 miles

Both rear axle straps in poor condition

Coolant leak ()

Damage to the windscreen outside the swept area

High front brake imbalance

Nearside front chassis has corrosion but not holed

Nearside rear hub seal leaking but not on brakes

Nearside rear inner arch corroded and holed but not within 30Cm of a prescribed area

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp including fog light (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear bumper valance corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Fail 9 Sep 2016 114,887 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Fuel tank leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working and offside rear (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Both rear axle straps in poor condition

Coolant leak ()

Damage to the windscreen outside the swept area

High front brake imbalance

Nearside front chassis has corrosion but not holed

Nearside rear hub seal leaking but not on brakes

Nearside rear inner arch corroded and holed but not within 30Cm of a prescribed area

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp including fog light (1.1.A.3f)

Offside rear bumper valance corroded and holed

Oil leak ()

Rear wheel bearing has slight play Both rear (2.6.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 114,149 miles

h/brake has limited movent to o/s

n/s/r brake hub has slight oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Fail 18 Aug 2015 114,123 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded anti roll bar (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

h/brake has limited movent to o/s

n/s/r brake hub has slight oil leak

underside of vehicle slightly corroded

Pass 29 Aug 2014 112,910 miles

N/S/R hub seal looks damp

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clutch cylinders look damp/leaking

rear diff oil leak

windscreen cracked but not affecting view to the road

Fail 14 Jul 2014 112,899 miles

Brake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)

Brake pedal inappropriately repaired (3.3.A.6)

Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

N/S/R hub seal damp with oil

Nearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

clutch cylinders look damp/leaking

windscreen cracked but not affecting view to the road

Pass 6 Aug 2013 112,077 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2013 112,077 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device mounting flange/sealing method defective (7.2.4c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.2.C.1h)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres cracking

engine oil leak

Pass 1 Mar 2011 111,148 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 111,130 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (7.3.B.1b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 May 2009 109,273 miles

How Reliable is the Alfa Romeo Spider?

Based on 124,331 MOT tests across 8,177 vehicles.

71.8%
Pass Rate
1,906
Miles/Year
42
Year Lifespan
8,177
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 5,076
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 4,433
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 3,048
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 2,697
Service brake: efficiency below requirements 2,135
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A179 OAG is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider in Red with a 1,962cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

Across all 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider models, the average MOT pass rate is 68.6% with a typical mileage of 71,231 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Alfa Romeo Spider fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 5,076 recorded failures. If you're considering buying A179 OAG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Alfa Romeo Spider typically stays on UK roads for around 42 years. At 43 years old, this Alfa Romeo Spider is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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A179 OAG is a 1983 Alfa Romeo Spider, first registered on 7 October 1983.

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